Join me on a foraging adventure as I search for tasty hickory nuts before the squirrels get to them! Discover tips for spotting, collecting, and enjoying these nutritious nuts straight from nature.

Pecan trees, although not native, can grow to become prosperous should we take the proper steps to nurture the tree. Here are ...

Western NC works on recovery after Hurricane Helene, from debris removal and restoration efforts at Lake Lure to the storm’s long-lasting impact on the forest canopy. And outside Lake Lure, debris ...

We went in search of the region’s best pastrami on rye with a famous — and very opinionated — New York deli expert.

The American black walnut (Juglan nigra) is a tree native to North America and its hard-to-crack but flavorful and nutritious nuts have been feeding people for centuries. Black walnuts can make great ...

Renew NC is a state program funded by USDA. It has $1.4 billion to spend on home repairs and rebuilding, most of it for houses. HENDERSONVILLE – Renew NC, a North Carolina program using federal funds ...

The Times-News sat down with Henderson County Commissioner Rebecca McCall Sept. 8 to ask about her reflections on the recovery effort since Helene. This interview has been edited for length and ...

More black bears live in North Carolina's coastal plain than in its mountains. Coastal North Carolina is home to some of the world's largest black bears due to ample food and protected habitats. A ...

Lions and tigers aren’t top of mind for most North Carolinians — but bears are a different story. This fall, residents should prepare to see more of them as the furry creatures search to satisfy their ...